Mommy?

[dar_jeeling]

Something in the room is making breathing noises and it's not the cat. (I checked.) It's freaking me out.

[Poll #819377]
And what would be an absolute no-no in the letter/picture?

Comments

[helenish.livejournal.com]

Humor, yes, but I would keep it SUPER-kid friendly and toothless. Keep it more on the "I'm fun-loving!" side, and stay away from being cynical and/or ironic.

Another thing might be to make the letter pretty businesslike, but, if you have to include a picture, make it sort of fun - fun, like "wearing a silly hat." I think the idea is to distinguish yourself by pointing out how you're fun and relate to kids, while not crossing the line into someone who would say/wear/do anything inappropriate, or look like someone who doesn't take the job seriously.

disclaimer: I have no kids.

[dar-jeeling.livejournal.com]

and stay away from being cynical and/or ironic.
That's what I thought. Damn it.

if you have to include a picture, make it sort of fun
There's this agency that actually advises you to "[...]not look serious or critical or earnest".

Thanks!

[zoerayne]

The "stay away from being cynical and/or ironic" depends on the parents of the kid(s), though, honestly.

If you want this job in particular, or are desperate for any job at all, then definitely keep it as vanilla as possible. If you're looking for a household that would mesh with your personality and have the luxury to do so, then let your own personality shine through in your letter.

[dar-jeeling.livejournal.com]

I also enjoy reading gay porn! I'm flexible. Very flexible. I like...kittens?
Ah, the important question of how much personality is too much personality. ;)

Thank you!